March 5, 2008

NEWS / INTERNET SAFETY: EU Commission wants more safety for children on the internet (EUROPE)

EU Commission wants more safety for children on the internet

The EU Commission is planning to extend the "Safer Internet Plus" programme for the safer use of online media for children. The programme will now include Web 2.0 services like social networks and take account of new dangers these pose to children. The programme not only intends to fight illegal content, but will also protect children from harmful online behaviour like bullying or grooming. The programme, which has yet to be adopted by the EU Parliament and the Council of Ministers, is scheduled to run from 2009 to 2013, with a budget of €55m.

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